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Has the Princes Street blaze revealed the true value of Edinburgh's trams?

Edinburgh's trams have had a troubled history, but a recent disruption has shone a light on their true value

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4

Man dies after disturbance at Cables Wynd House in Leith as 33-year-old arrested

A MAN has died after a disturbance outside Cables Wynd House in Edinburgh, and a 33-year-old man has been arrested

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6

Leith Docks development with more than 240 flats given green light

A NEW development with more than 240 flats has been granted planning permission in principle at Leith Docks

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24

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Taxi and Uber rider targeted in suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh, say witnesses

White Scottish man, 38, charged after five men were injured in spate of attacks in city on Friday night

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21

Scottish cafe owner acquitted of hate crime over 'anti-Zionist' poster in shop window

A MAN charged with a hate crime after an anti- “Zionist” poster was hung in his cafe window has been acquitted ...

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Zoning in on Leith, Edinburgh – ‘It’s been a joy to watch the area reinvent itself’

The historic port district – and setting for Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting – has evolved into a cultural and culinary hub. In the first of a new series, a local resident visits the venues powering the resurgence

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough review – a candid portrait of a literary one-off

Paul Sng’s documentary finds the Trainspotting author as funny, sharp and unrepentant as ever – from boyhood in Leith to globetrotting fame and a hallucinogenic trip in Canada

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

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Bemused Scots flock to dock for a ‘wry chuckle’ at stranded Tasmanian ferry that helped sink a premier

Spirit of Tasmania IV has been docked at port of Leith near Edinburgh since December after state government did not build a dock big enough to support it

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2025

William shows off football skills in partnership with Street Soccer Scotland

The organisation was founded by David Duke in Leith in 2009.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Celtic poke fun at Sunshine on Leith after Hibs Scottish Cup victory

Celtic have poked fun at Hibernian on social media after their 2-0 win over the Easter Road club in the Scottish Cup yesterday.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 10, 2025

Hibs issue David Gray sack verdict as board give statement acknowledging poor start

David Gray is STAYING at Hibernian, despite the Leith club languishing bottom of the Scottish Premiership.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2024

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations expand to Leith and Portobello

HOGMANAY celebrations in Edinburgh are being expanded outside of the city centre for the first time ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024

Popular restaurant encourages Fringe visitors to Leith with tram discounts

A RESTAURANT is encouraging people attending the Edinburgh Fringe festival to venture outside of the city centre by reimbursing the cost of tram…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2024

Why this 'little-known' Scottish spot is among the best 'hip towns' in the UK

SEE why this 'little-known' dockland area was named one of the most hip towns in the UK...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2024

Anas Sarwar is bullish at Scottish Labour General Election launch – is it merited?

ANAS Sarwar was met with torrential rain in Leith on Thursday as he joined the General Election campaign trail...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2023

Martin Compston meets drama students on behind-the-scenes tour of The Rig set

DRAMA and media studies students from Fife met Scots actor Martin Compston on an exclusive tour of The Rig's filming set in Leith last week.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2023

Hibernian 0 Aston Villa 5: Five talking points as Lee Johnson's men are thrashed

THE first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off between Hibernian and Aston Villa at Easter Road tonight was not so much a Battle of Britain as…

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

More Tramspotting than Trainspotting: Leith has reinvented itself as a music and countercultural hub

Edinburgh’s port district has shaken off its seedy rep and is having a cultural renaissance, writes Robin McKelvie

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Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

Police hunting six men in Edinburgh after man 'stabbed' in broad daylight attack

A 30-year-old was rushed to hospital after the incident on Albert Street in Leith on Tuesday afternoon.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2023

Legendary Edinburgh food truck in park to close for final time after 21 years

The dad has been described as an "absolute gentleman" and "one of Leith's legends" even receiving an award from the local primary school for his service to the community.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

Over 1,000 Ukrainian refugees finally rehomed as huge ship where they lived leaves Edinburgh docks

MS Victoria had been docked in Leith Harbour for a year to accommodate the Ukrainians who fled their home country after it was invaded by Russia.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2023

Huge ship where 1,000 Ukrainians lived leaves Edinburgh docks as refugees rehomed

Exactly a year after MS Victoria docked in Leith to house over a thousand of Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the huge ship is setting sale.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2023

Edinburgh locals fume after group of 'lazy' people leave rubbish strewn in popular park

Plastic bottles, cans, napkins, and food packets along with used disposable BBQs were left by a group of people in Leith Links after they enjoyed a day out in the sun.

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2023

Man rushed to hospital in Edinburgh after 'stabbing' on residential street

Emergency services scrambled to Albert Street in Leith after the alarm was raised at around 2.20pm on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2023

Ukrainian refugees disembark from Leith cruise ship as accommodation contract ends

Ukrainian refugees housed temporarily on an Edinburgh cruise ship have been supported into alternative accommodation, the Scottish Government has…

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